SIMON | Asphalt Paving Laborer

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well.

About the role

Supports daily asphalt paving operations by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor, equipment use, and assistance to skilled crew members. This role is essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality jobsite performance.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment including (but not limited to): on-road vehicles, jackhammers, air compressors, skid plate tampers, shovels, rakes, brooms, concrete finishing tools, and other hand tools
• Transport tools, materials, and supplies as needed to support project tasks
• Assist with asphalt paving operations, including preparation, placement, and finishing activities
• Support minor equipment maintenance and perform cleaning of construction tools and machinery
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas
• Work closely with skilled laborers, operators, and craft workers to complete assigned project duties
• Perform various forms of physical labor necessary to support construction and paving projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in asphalt paving and/or related field preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing jobsite needs

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Short-term disability
• Flexible spending plan
• Education assistance
• Eight paid holidays
• Access to available company discounts

Pay

$23–$26/hour, based on experience and qualifications.